Munford, Tennessee 38058
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| Chorus |
| Band |
| Flag Corps |
| General Music |
| Visual Arts |
| Theater Arts I (Forensics) |
| Theater Arts II (Drama) |
| Theater Arts III (Broadcasting) |
| Course Name: Chorus Prerequisites: Audition Semesters: 2 Credits: 1 Grade: 9-12 Chorus provides an opportunity for students to learn and perform the works of fine choral composers, to develop music reading abilities and to study choral music representing many different styles and types. There are opportunities for performance in concert and at community functions and for contest participation and tryouts for All-West Tennessee and All-State Choruses. Members are selected by audition and must have the approval of the instructor to schedule this course. Course Name: Band The marching band performs at football games and parades. Extra hours after school during marching season and two weeks of summer preparation are REQUIRED. The concert band meets regularly during school hours. This group performs in concerts, in solo and ensemble contests, at festivals and at graduation. Individuals and groups perform during school year at various school and community functions. Band members may audition for special honor groups such as All-West Tennessee and All-State Band and the UT Martin Honor Band. Members are selected by audition and must have the approval of the instructor to schedule this course Course Name: Flag Corps The flag corps performs at football games and parades. Extra hours after school during marching season and two weeks of summer preparation are REQUIRED. Students learn to work with guard equipment and learn fundamental techniques on musical instruments. Members are selected by audition and must have the approval of the instructor to schedule this course. Course Name: General Music This course involves the study of the elements of music, melody, harmony, rhythm, form, tempo, timbre, dynamics, and interpretation, composers, and directed listening. Each element will be examined through a historical approach. Also included is the study of instruments of band and orchestra, styles of music and music notation. Course Name: Visual Arts Students will examine the contributions in art and architecture made by various cultures throughout history. Students will learn the fundamental uses of elements and principles of art and will be required to complete art projects. Art fee required. Course Name: Theater Arts I (Forensics) This one-year course introduces the student to basic public speaking techniques, discussion, semantics, oral interpretation, acting, mine and parliamentary procedure. Both formal and casual speech-making assignments are part of the course of study with emphasis on performance. Course Name: Theater Arts II (Drama) This course covers theater history and offers the student a broad-based view of history, production, technical evaluation and comparative media. As part of the course of study students may be required to critique live theatrical performances. The course examines practical and theoretical approaches to performance including improvisational acting, acting styles, and acting scenes and is designed for performance-oriented students. Priority will be given to seniors. Course Name: Theater Arts III
(Broadcasting) This one-year course will provide the student with advanced concepts in film and video techniques as well as beginning practical explorations in television production settings. Production work with a daily program is the emphasis of this class. This course will require after school hours and is performance oriented. Theater Arts I is a prerequisite and a teacher interview is required. |
This page updated for the 2004-2005 school year.